growing up

For the next two days, it was raining outside, Ling Chao didn't go anywhere, just stayed at home, read books, watched anime, went for a run, punched, and even had takeaway meals.

It's like being lazy all of a sudden.Don't step out of the gate.Occasionally chat with former friends on WeChat or in Q groups.

Everyone knew that he had transferred schools, and they were asking about what the new city looked like, and they were also discussing when they would organize a group to come and have fun.

Ling Chao happily talked to them and made a fuss.Time passed by quickly.

In the evening, I will call and send videos with my parents.They are still busy, and sometimes they have to work overtime after a few words.But Ling Chao also understands, and has gotten used to it over the years.

Ling Chao sat cross-legged on the sofa, casually watching some interesting local news on his mobile phone.A line of conspicuous news caught his attention.

Click on it, and there will be news about the comic exhibition in D City tomorrow.

The rain stopped slowly this afternoon, Ling Chao checked the weather again, and it will be sunny tomorrow.

Comic show, when I was in junior high school, I used to play cosplay with a few classmates in my class. Later, in the third year of junior high school, the study was too heavy, and in the first year of senior high school, due to various reasons, I didn’t play again for more than two years.

In the past, people there had a strong animation culture, and there were often comic exhibitions. Ling Chao liked to watch animation, and would go there with his classmates when he had time.I didn't expect to run into it once when I first came here.

Then, tomorrow, let's go out and watch the comic exhibition!

Ling Chao clicked in again, wrote down the time and location, and checked the address, only to find that it was only two kilometers away from where he lived.It's not too far to walk.

In fact, Ling Chao seldom stayed at home so leisurely. In the past, apart from spending time in the martial arts gym, he would go out with his classmates during the holidays, or go out with his parents when they were on short business trips.I didn't go out for two days all of a sudden, just because I just came here, people I don't know can go out, and it happened to be rainy, so I just stayed there.

After deciding on tomorrow's schedule, Ling Chao watched anime again, took a shower early and went to bed.

The next day was indeed a sunny day. When I woke up in the morning and opened the bedroom window, the morning sun was warm and bright. After two days of rain, even the air was exceptionally fresh.

It was more than two hours before the opening at ten o'clock, Ling Chao tidied himself up in a leisurely manner, he didn't want to exercise anymore, he would go downstairs to have breakfast and buy tickets.I don't know if there are many people watching the exhibition here.In the past, every time there, you have to queue up early to buy it.

The breakfast is still the one I ate last time.I ordered tofu nao cake and lean meat porridge and ate it.Follow the mobile phone map and walk to the exhibition hall.

This is a gym.It was just before nine o'clock, and the electronic display at the door was broadcasting the promotional video of this comic exhibition.There are also many large promotional posters of anime characters and COSER standing around.There are already quite a few people outside, most of them are teenagers, cosplayers and staff in anime costumes are coming in and out, preparing for a short event.

Ling Chao first went to line up to buy tickets.The people who have already bought it gathered in small groups and chatted and laughed in the open space in front of the museum.

When it was launched, there was already a lot of people here, maybe because the summer vacation is coming to an end, the students grasp the tail of this vacation and want to play crazily.

It seems that every booth is full of people, and the place selling peripheral products is even more crowded.

Ling Chao moved forward with the crowd, and when he met a character he liked, he would stop and take a look.When someone stepped forward to take pictures, those cosplayers would pose accordingly.

After shopping all morning, I also bought a few figures of Hokage and Hunter x Hunter.Most of these gadgets are not well-made, and there is a big gap between them and the ones I bought in Japan with my dad before.It doesn't matter to Ling Chao, anyway, it's the mood to play, just be happy.

There is still a performance here in the afternoon, but I have finished shopping inside and out.Let's have a meal first, and come to see it in the afternoon.

When he came here in the morning, Ling Chao noticed that there was a place to eat on the street next to the gymnasium, so he went there.

I found a Korean restaurant and saw that there were quite a lot of people inside, so I went in.

Most of the people eating at this time are students, and there are also a few cosplayers. They should all come here to eat while watching the manga exhibition, just like myself.

Ling Chao ordered bibimbap and kelp soup.Sitting by the window by the street, took out the mobile phone and played while waiting.

"Brother, just stay with me for another afternoon. It's really just this time, okay?" A little girl's voice came from the back table.

"No, you can't take it physically, it's too noisy." It should be the boy called brother said.

But the voice seemed a little familiar, but Ling Chao didn't pay much attention to the person he didn't know here.

"Oh, I can do it, don't you think it's fine this morning." The little girl grumbled unwillingly.

"The performance stage in the afternoon is next to you, the sound system is right in front of you, and it's indoors again. Uncle Chen said last time that you can't stay in too noisy places for a long time." The boy's voice raised a little.

Ling Chao was chatting with his friends on the mobile phone about today's manga exhibition, but the voices of the brother and sister fell into his ears.

"But I've been preparing for so long, and finally told them to let me participate." The girl was still praying.

"But it's also a good deal. I'll come and help them play a role. You can only play for half a day." The boy is still serious: "Okay, okay, don't look like you are about to cry, okay. I will play with you next time." But today is definitely not possible. Let me see if your complexion is not particularly good, don't try to fool me.

Besides, I promised Brother Niu that I would "come here" to help in the afternoon. "The boy's tone softened a bit.

Almost as soon as he heard the name "come", Ling Chao turned around and said that the voice was a bit familiar, and he hadn't noticed it before, the boy turned his back to him and was still dressed like Sasuke.The girl in red dress and pink hair opposite her was Haruno Sakura.

This person must be Gu Yuan, with a low voice and the hoarseness typical of boys in the voice-changing period.

Ling Chao leaned back, turned his head and patted his shoulder: "Hey, Gu Yuan?"

The boy turned his head and was slightly surprised to see the bright smiling face in front of him.Although she wore makeup, those big eyes were not Gu Yuan.

"Why are you here?" Gu Yuan asked with a surprised expression.

"Ha, I'm coming to see the manga exhibition." Ling Chao moved his chair [-] degrees, sat sideways and looked at Gu Yuan's outfit: "What a coincidence, you can cosplay. It's very similar."

Gu Yuan smiled and said, "I played with my sister."

The girl opposite looked very thin, with makeup on her face, but her eyes were very similar to Gu Yuan.Big and bright.At this time, he was still a little tangled and lay on the table with his hands resting on his chin.

Ling Chao didn't know how to communicate with girls, so he just smiled and nodded to her.The little girl seemed to be still unhappy because her brother didn't let her attend the comic exhibition in the afternoon, so she didn't talk to Ling Chao.

Gu Yuan reached out his hand helplessly to stroke his younger sister's hair, but the little girl ignored him.Turn your head out the window and lie on your stomach.

Ling Chao continued to talk to Gu Yuan until their respective meals were served.

During the meal, the two siblings behind did not speak again.After Ling Chao finished eating, he saw Gu Yuan sitting there playing with his mobile phone.The food in front of him has been eaten, and the little girl is still eating slowly.

"You are "coming" this afternoon, so I'll go to your restaurant for dinner tonight." Ling Chao stood up and walked to Gu Yuan's side.

"En, okay." Gu Yuan put down his phone and raised his head: "Are you still here this afternoon?"

"Yeah, anyway, I'm alone, and I don't have anything to do. I don't know when I don't want to watch it, so I will go back first." Ling Chao said.

"Oh." The little girl opposite also finished eating.Gu Yuan handed her a tissue.

The little girl stood up, she was not tall, probably less than 1.6 meters.She silently collected her small bag, still looking unhappy.

Gu Yuan also got up and shook his head.The eyes are full of doting, it seems that Gu Yuan loves his sister very much.

Ling Chao went to check out first, and bought together with Gu Yuan and the others.Gu Yuan came over to stop him, but Ling Chao blocked him.

The three walked out of the shop, the sun was shining outside, Gu Yuan grabbed the younger sister who was walking in front, took off the bag from her shoulder, took out an umbrella, and carried it on her back.

The little girl didn't argue with him, and walked forward on her own.Gu Yuan said goodbye to Ling Chao in a hurry, and went to chase his sister, holding an umbrella to shade her.

Ling Chao stood where he was, watching the background where the two brothers and sisters were gradually walking away, while Gu Yuan lowered his body and kept saying something.

The comic exhibition in the afternoon is not much different from the morning except for the addition of performances.It's just that the huge gymnasium is noisier.There are still many people.Everywhere you go is crowded.There's no point in staying another two hours.Ling Chao returned home early.

I feel very tired for most of the day, as if I ran thirty kilometers.After lying on the bed for a while, Ling Chao fell asleep.

When I woke up again, it was already dark outside, and the air-conditioned room was very comfortable.

Although this neighborhood is facing the street, there are still several buildings blocking it. Ling Chao's room is very quiet.

He raised his hand and softened his eyes, and saw that it was seven twenty on the watch on his wrist.I didn't expect to sleep for so long.

At this time, the stomach also feels hungry.I remembered that I met Gu Yuan at noon and said that I would go to their restaurant for dinner tonight.

Ling Chao got up and went to the bathroom to use the toilet, and then washed his face.I feel a lot lighter in my body.

He still drew some money randomly, since the last time his wallet was stolen, Ling Chao didn't take his wallet with him when he went out.Then take the phone key, open the door and wait for the elevator.

There were not many people in the store at the moment, it must have been past meal time, there were only two tables eating hot pot and a few scattered customers, Ling Chao went in and met Gu Yuan who was delivering noodles.At noon, he had changed into a white chef's uniform, and he was wearing a black baseball cap backwards.

"Here, what do you want to eat?" Gu Yuan put the noodles on the table next to him and turned to look at Ling Chao.

"Well, cook me a bowl of noodles. The one with fat intestines, just not spicy." Ling Chao said.

"Okay, then you sit down first, I'll bring it to you later." Then he walked to the back kitchen.

Ling Chao sat down and looked around the room carefully.This store always gives people a very warm feeling.Probably because the food is delicious and down-to-earth.

After a while the noodles came, Gu Yuan put down the bowl and sat down.

"Your store is very busy." Ling Chao took a sip of the noodles, picked up the vinegar next to him and poured some.

"Fortunately, I'll be in charge of cooking the noodles." Gu Yuan habitually touched his pocket to get a cigarette, but also wanted to sit in the shop, so he withdrew his hand.

Ling Chao watched his movements.Knowing that he wants to smoke: "You look quite small, why are you still addicted to smoking?"

Gu Yuan was stunned by the words, and then smiled: "No, I'm used to it."

"Okay." Ling Chao continued to eat noodles.Gu Yuan just sat there and didn't say he wanted to leave. "You, what time do you leave work?"

"There is no fixed time, you can leave now if you want." Gu Yuan took out another piece of chewing gum and chewed it.

Is this person sitting here specially to accompany me?He looked like he wanted to smoke.

Ling Chao didn't speak, he ate the noodles by himself, while Gu Yuan, who was opposite him, just sat there casually, his eyes were a little empty.

After eating the noodles, Ling Chao wanted to pay the bill, but Gu Yuan said, "I'll treat you to this noodles. Just thank you for inviting us to dinner at noon."

"Didn't you invite me to visit your master last time?" Ling Chao said.

"It doesn't count that time, and I didn't pay for it. I will pay for today's one." Gu Yuan insisted.

"You're pretty..." Ling Chao smiled, didn't finish talking, and didn't insist on paying.Perhaps, the principle of others is like this.Yes, but only met a few times.Not really any friendship.It's good not to owe favors.

Gu Yuan followed Ling Chao out, took out the cigarette and lit it, Ling Chao glanced at him, could it be that he was sitting all the time just now so that he didn't come out to smoke to prevent himself from paying?

Seeing Ling Chao staring at him, Gu Yuan passed the cigarette over: "You, do you smoke?"

"Ah, no, I won't smoke. Thank you." Ling Chao waved his hand: "Well, then, why don't I go back first." Feeling that tonight's face money seemed to be a boundary, after returning favors, Ling Chao Standing together with Gu Yuan, Chao felt a little awkward.For some reason, Ling Chao felt a little unhappy.

When he got home, Ling Chao sent a message to his mother asking if she was free, and the video was sent within two seconds.

—Son, I miss my mother.

—Yes, yes, who do you think my dear mother misses.

—Haha, my son treats me the best, unlike Ling Zhifeng's two hundred and five, who won't let me go at all.

Look at the angry look on my mother's face, Dad Ling, who was scolded two hundred and five, won't hate her again in front of a bunch of people in the company.

Ling Chao rubbed his forehead and laughed, this pair of live treasure parents is really fun, every time the two disagree, the father will hate the mother, and then slowly coax him afterwards.

—You are being slapped by your dad again, tsk tsk, poor dad.

—Why is he still pitiful?Every time, in front of so many people pointing out my fault, no matter how I am one of the leaders of the company, I don't want to lose face!

—Oh, yes, yes, the old man should be scolded.Well, don't be angry, watch out for wrinkles.

—Hmph, I'm not angry.Son, I have decided to go see you tomorrow, and I will skip work for two days.

—Wow, really, do you have the heart for the old man to work hard by himself?

—Is there anything I can't bear to bear.Besides, my son went to stay in such a far place alone, with no acquaintance around him, like an orphan, so it was decided.

-Really?When did you want to come and see me?

— Right now, the moment when I saw my poor little family.

Haha, in fact, I have been here for a few days now.But my mother will not stop Ling Chao from coming here, so busy and tiring at work every day, she should take a vacation.Although my mother is angry, I believe that my father will coax her well if he doesn't come out tonight.

— Yes, when is your plane, I will pick you up.

—Tomorrow morning, arrive at 11 noon, I just placed an order, you don’t need to pick me up.I am such a big man, what do you want your little kid to pick up.

—Mom, have you forgotten, I will be an adult in less than a year, what a brat, brat.

—Yes, yes, my son will love his mother when he grows up.Good boy, I really don't need you to pick it up, it's very convenient to take a taxi.Alas, I won't tell you anymore, I'm going to get this data done tonight.Otherwise, I won't be able to see my baby with peace of mind tomorrow.

—Okay, okay, then you should be busy first.See, I still feel sorry for Dad, afraid that he will mess up.bye bye.

After speaking, without waiting for his mother to argue again, Ling Chao decisively hung up the video.